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International Vulture Awareness Day at Hima Hammana & HHIC Khirbet Qanafar

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The Municipality of Hammana and the Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon – SPNL cordially invite you to join us at the Bird Observation Site in Hima Hammana for the International Vulture Awareness Day

Saturday, September 5th, 2020

Location: Bird Observatory Site in Hima Hammana,
33°48’23.8”N 35°44’33.9”E

Program

9:30 Gathering
9:45 Opening Speeches

• SPNL
• Egyptian Vulture New Life Project • Municipality of Hammana

10:00 Launching of the Fall Migration Season at Hima Hammana Bird Observatory

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon – SPNL cordially invite you to join us at Homat al Hima International Center (HHIC) at Kherbet Qanafar, for the International Vulture Awareness Day

Saturday, September 5th, 2020

Program

Location: HHIC

33.633889,35.742778

Time: 7.15 am  – 8:00 am

Bikers Welcome Breakfast
MSB project description
Bikers information, Destination, and departure

Location: Litani River authority 

Time: 9.15 am

Taking pictures in Litani Wetland with a small description from LRI representative

Location: HHIC

Time: 9.15 am  – 10:00 am

Welcome Breakfast For meeting Participants
Introduction of: Bekaa Migratory trails sustainable hunters & combating poaching.
Granting appreciation certificates for Mr. Zafer el Nekhlawi Adel Al Najar & Charbel Nohra for their efforts

Location: Mont Hima Kherbet Kanafar

Time: 10.15 am
Kid’s Kite flying

To enjoy your day bring your binoculars, a hat, and sunglasses.
Don’t forget your field guide for bird ID, your masks, and keep social distancing!

Al Hima Magazine 5th Issue

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This edition of Al Hima magazine weaves together inspiring stories of nature conservation and community resilience, highlighting how Lebanon is being stitched back to life—one Hima at a time. The Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon (SPNL) continues its mission to preserve the country’s natural heritage by empowering local communities. A cornerstone of this effort is the BioConnect project, funded by the European Union, which has achieved three national firsts: Lebanon’s first natural park (Upper Matn), first geological park (Shouf-Jezzine), and first endowment Hima (Btekhnay).

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Horsh Kayfoun, Luc Hoffmann Hima Center،, Itani, Kayfoun, Mount Lebanon